Sagrada Retreats

Join me for a 4-day yoga retreat on the Central Coast of California

Leave your city life behind and revitalize on this special Prose and Poses retreat located at Sagrada Wellness. Unplug and Tune In to yourself.

Tucked into the Santa Margarita mountains just a short drive from the central coast of California, this three-day retreat is a convenient way to relax in the slower pace of nature; rejuvenate with yoga, meditation, and nourishing meals; and recharge your creative expression and well-being.

Wake to the beauty of birdsong and mist rising off grapevines.  Meditate, journal, or take in the pristine, natural countryside. After a light breakfast, we will practice yoga to awaken and energize the body; pranayama to open channels for creative energy flow; and meditation to sensitize the intuitive mind. At the end of class we will explore writing prompts. Evenings include organic meals lovingly prepared by Lourdes and Richie, blue-hour walks, authentic rituals, fire-side storytelling, writing opportunities, hot-tub soaks, and quiet reflection under the stars. This retreat is designed to give you time and space to enjoy nature, practice yoga/Qoya, and cultivate intimate connection to your creative self.

You will leave feeling relaxed, connected, and inspired.

Enjoy nourishing, bountiful meals 

Enjoy three healthy, vegetarian meals a day. Scott and Eva source many of their ingredients from the Sagrada garden. These simple, elegant meals will leave you feeling healthy and inspired to recreate them at home (we're still nudging Scott and Eva to make a cookbook!). Fresh fruit and tea are always available in the dining room. (Learn more: Sagrada Cuisine)

Experience daily yoga and writing classes

Sample day (actual yoga retreat schedule will vary) 
7:45 Guided meditation walk or Quiet time morning pages
9:00 Light and delicious breakfast
10:30 Energizing Yoga & Writing
12:00 Lunch (spacious afternoon free time)
*Options to book acupuncture or P&P personal session with Leslie
4:00 Restorative SATYA Yoga or QOYA Inspired Movement
6:00 Poolside Rosé & Writing (Meet you Muse)
7:00 Dinner with local wine
8:00 Writing & Ritual
(Despacho, Spiral Labyrinth, Intentions & Visions) 
8:45 Jacuzzi and stargazing

***At least one year of yoga asana experience recommended for this retreat.*** 

Sagrada Wellness is a picturesque 45 acre mountain paradise in San Luis Obispo wine country. Guests stay in our charming center, rejuvenate lakeside, hike private trails on the ranch and marvel in the abundant natural wildlife. 

Enjoy Paso Robles Wine Country before or after your retreat. We're just a short drive away from beautiful beaches and many local attractions. 

RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY

Contact Eva or Scott - 805.550.7636  - info@sagradawellness.com

This intimate retreat is limited to 14 people. Make sure you are one of them!  

Guest Experiences

This Yoga and Writing retreat blends the two practices perfectly with thought-provoking writing prompts, heartfelt group discussions, healing movement, and beautiful rituals. The retreat is arranged with a very balanced mix of group sessions and solo time. This format creates a safe environment for personal exploration. It grounds one in the present while encouraging reflective writing. Leslie holds immense space for her participants. Her encouragement and guidance helped me free my creative voice. I left feeling nurtured and inspired, with a deeper sense of self than I’ve experienced in years. Very grateful to have found this retreat and would do it again in a heartbeat!

- MELISSA ASAY

I had a really meaningful experience on this retreat with Leslie. Everything was thoughtfully organized and flowed at a comfortable, intentional pace. There was a great balance between time spent together as a group and space for myself, which I really appreciated. Leslie’s yoga classes were grounding and accessible, and she created a space that felt both supportive and genuine. I also valued the opportunities to share and have deeper conversations as a group—it added a lot of depth to the experience. Overall, the retreat felt steady, intentional, and enriching. Leslie is a wonderful facilitator. Her energy is warm, real, and easy to connect with. I’d absolutely join another retreat with her.

- LUANNE CABILING

This wonderful retreat exceeded my expectations. After feeling blocked as a writer for so long and haven’t given up Yoga, I decided to sign myself up for Prose & Poses. I knew there would be Yoga. I knew there would be some writing. But I didn’t realize there would also be rituals, deeply meaning conversations, writing prompts that really touched my heart and soul, and making some amazing friendships. Leslie St. John was just the muse I needed to get going again with my book in progress. And her Yoga classes also helped me get “unstuck.” I truly hope there will be more Prose & Poses in my future!. I’m so grateful to Leslie, my Sagrada sisters, and myself, for taking a big leap to do this retreat.

- JAN SPRAGUE

The Yoga and Writing retreat with Leslie completely stole my heart. Talking with her is like opening up to a dear friend. I've never experienced anything as precious and sacred as the Despacho and Qoya ceremonies. I loved beginning each session with beautiful oracle cards that helped me set a clear intention for both the writing prompts and the asana practices. Thank you, Leslie, not only for a beautiful retreat, but for helping me find my voice.

- ANNE MARIE MILES

This retreat was all about love and especially self-love. It allowed me to re-connect with the “me” that I love, and I was able to do it with many new friends, which has connected us forever. Thank you, Leslie.

- NASSEEM BERKMAN

Leslie St. John was the yoga instructor and retreat leader at my recent retreat with Sagrada. It is rare to encounter someone who is so clearly on the path the universe intends for them, and that is how I would describe Leslie! This was more than just yoga, it was an invitation to connect: to myself, to the women around me, to nature. The pacing and schedule were thoughtfully put together and balanced. I felt free, yet held. I felt challenged, yet safe. I felt celebrated, yet peaceful. If you have the opportunity to attend teachings led by Leslie, do it!

- TAYLOR HUGHES

“Thank you for gifting me with your words, wisdom, and, most of all, presence this weekend. It was magical.”

- ANNIE HOCK

I attended a Yoga and Writing retreat with Leslie. I’m not much of a writer by any stretch; however, there is something about Leslie…she is warm, soft, and approachable and makes you feel safe to share your story in a loving, caring environment. Something radiates from her. I’m also not much of a yogi either…but she guides you through all poses without judgment. She brings you out of your comfort zone in the most comfortable way. I got much more than I ever anticipated out of my three days on retreat. I can’t thank her enough for her warm and comforting approach to all guests. You just have to meet her, and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.

- MEL B

Leslie provided little writing starts to help me start to grow my garden of creativity, and it felt amazing.

- AIMEE DAVIS

Reading Leslie’s definition of self-love got me thinking: Self-love is ‘accepting all of who you are, appreciating your unique iteration in the world, and choosing active compassion’…. My experience at Sagrada certainly helped accelerate my journey to self-love and reminded me that it’s important to take time to reflect upon it.

- HEATHER TURNER

We all wake up each day faced with an abundance of choices in terms of how we are going to spend our day. How wonderful that you chose to spend a few days teaching and sharing your special energy with us at Sagrada! I for one am grateful you made that choice!

- HOWARD TURK

My experience at the Yoga+ Writing Retreat this month at Sagrada Wellness was truly special. I’ve been on many retreats and I’ve hosted many retreats myself, and Sagrada is hands-down an exceptional must-do retreat for first-timers and veteran retreat goers alike. The grounds at Sagrada are absolutely magical, the staff is so kind and welcoming, and it’s clear that Eva, the owner, has poured her heart into creating such a beautiful space. Chef Dave provided delicious meals everyday. Leslie St. John was a phenomenal facilitator for our entire yoga + writing retreat. Her yoga classes were perfectly tailored to the group, and I could feel how much time and careful attention she put into planning every moment. We were so lucky to have a wonderful group of women. We even had the luxury of a songwriter singing her music a capella! Leslie created such a safe, supportive space while also teaching valuable storytelling tools and techniques for the art of writing. I loved how much writing we did, and how much sharing we did in both the small groups and large group. She is so creative, talented, and brilliant. She leads with love, connection and passion. She wove in meaningful elements like Ganesha, Despacho, QOYA, and SATYA (all of which were brand new to me) along with a variety of beautiful yoga poses, and perfectly selected music that I can now listen to as a soundtrack to transport me back to this beautiful Sagrada experience and the memories we all created together. I left feeling inspired, grounded, and deeply grateful for the experience. I will remember it always.

- ANGELA COSTELLO